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 Oppression of Women Around the World Emma Short University of Nebraska at Kearney SOWK-420: Diversity and Social Justice Dr. Jody VanLaningham September 26, 2025   The story that stuck out to me was the female genital cutting; it was horrible to watch and to imagine. “3 million girls a year are cut” (Half the Sky 15:27). People like Edna are warriors; they are trying to help these problems throughout the world. They are standing up for these women who are cut open to have children; these women have 10-11 children, and each time they have a child, their risk of death goes up drastically. Enda has developed a program where midwives are stationed around areas that need them. They are there to prevent disease and death. Unfortunately, many health services are not available. There are many reasons that women are not able to survive childbirth, and the traditional thinking is that if you seek help for childbirth, you are considered weak. I don’t think that people in the United Stat...

 Social Inequality, Poverty, and Health Emma Short University of Nebraska at Kearney  SOWK 420: Diversity and Social Justice Dr. Jody Van Laningham  9/12/25      Imagine two individuals: one with access to nutritious food, safe housing, and quality healthcare, and another struggling with food insecurity, living in a polluted environment, and lacking access to medical services. The disparities in their living conditions significantly impact their health outcomes. “The poverty line is the level of income that the federal government considers sufficient to meet basic requirements of food, shelter, and clothing. In 2016, the poverty line for a family of four in the United States was $24,300. One of the alarming elements about poverty is that many people who do not fall under the government’s poverty line still have very limited incomes and a living standard that is similar to those below the poverty line.” (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2019).  I chose ...

 NFL Social Justice Awareness  Emma Short University of Nebraska at Kearney SOWK-420: Diversity and Social Justice Dr. Jody VanLaningham September 5, 2025   Social justice is more than just a concept; it is a commitment to fairness and equity for every individual in society. Social justice ensures that no one is unfairly treated or marginalized due to factors like race, gender, or socioeconomic status. It is about dismantling the barriers that prevent people from thriving and creating systems that support everyone’s potential. Historically, movements for social justice have reshaped societies, challenged oppressive norms, and advocated for marginalized groups. Think of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, where activists fought to end segregation and secure equal rights for African Americans. These movements remind us that progress is possible when people unite to demand change. Social justice is substantial because it addresses the root causes of inequality, f...